Pain in the lumbar spine, whether acute or chronic, can affect a person’s overall quality of life – keeping them from making it to the office, going out for social events, or completing those mundane (yet necessary) tasks such as grocery shopping. Every year, 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time, yet most are left searching for a real solution to alleviate their spine discomfort. In general, there are a lot of gray areas when it comes to understanding spine pain. ... [Read More]
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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: 5 Reasons You May Need to go to Physical Therapy
Physical therapists can increase your mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability and future injury. They do this with a multidisciplinary approach that includes manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise therapy, and mechanical force and movements. If you’ve ever been injured, you may have received that referral slip for physical therapy. But, did you go? Each year, half of all people over the age of 18 suffer a musculoskeletal injury – and yet, less than 10% of patients take advantage of ... [Read More]
The Benefits of Physical Therapy and Movement for the Body
30,000 BCE marked the beginning of the stone age, which was known as the first period of prehistoric human culture in the evolution of mankind. This time period was very much survival of the fittest, meaning you were either a predator or prey, which meant that you had to hunt and protect yourself at all costs, and the best man standing won. Back then, humans lived in caves and jungles, and were responsible for protecting themselves, catching and gathering food, and making tools. Quite simply, ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy After Rotator Cuff Repairs: What to Expect?
If you are one of the more than 500,000 people each year who will undergo treatment for rotator cuff-related dysfunction, you can expect some course of therapy. But because each injury is unique, what can you expect after rotator cuff repair? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles/tendons in the shoulder that stabilize the joint, allowing us to move our arms in space and rotate our upper arms. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder, which often worsens when you try ... [Read More]
Staying Motivated During Physical Therapy
Whether you have been in an accident, are recovering from surgery, or hoping to minimize an injury, there is a good chance that your physician will recommend physical therapy at some point in your life. For a sidelined athlete or someone who was injured on the job, physical therapy may be seen as a first step to reclaiming the essence of who they are. For others, physical therapy sessions can feel like descending into a torture chamber. How can a similar experience be perceived so ... [Read More]
